The Hasso Plattner Institute offers degree programs in “IT Systems Engineering” that are unique Germany-wide. It is a practical form of computer science study that places special emphasis on the conception and development of complex software systems. The education at Hasso Plattner Institute is tuition free.

Research in HPI’s topic areas is carried out in Potsdam and internationally at the Hasso Plattner Institute Research School. It is distinguished by its high scientific standard, practical approach and close cooperation with industry. The primary focus of HPI’s research is on highly complex IT systems.

Hasso Plattner Institute holds an unique position on the landscape of German universities. Research and teaching are concentrated in the area of IT systems engineering. The highly ranked Bachelor, Master and PhD degree programs have a high practical and innovation orientation. Design Thinking spans a bridge between Hasso Plattner Institute in Potsdam and Hasso Plattner Institute of Design in Stanford.

The Hasso Plattner Institute has educational programs for both high school students and working professionals. It operates its own IT learning platform - openHPI - which provides free online courses. The Youth Academy organizes computer science camps and events for high school students. Professionals can take advantage of educational opportunities in the field of Design Thinking at the HPI Academy.

Application Master's Program

It’s easy to apply for the Master’s program in “IT Systems Engineering“ at Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI), regardless of whether you are a German or a foreign prospective student.

Please apply between 1 November and 15 January (for the summer semester) or between 1 April and 15 July (for the winter semester) using the appropriate online portal from uni-assist e.V. Afterwards, please also submit the necessary application documents to uni-assist.

Uni-assist first checks your application and then forwards it to the corresponding commission at HPI for a final review and to implement the admission procedure.

Application Documents

Your application must include the following:

Fully completed online-application

Application for admission with your signature sent to us by standard mail

Copy of the first degree (diploma or suitable interim certificate, or Transcript of Records verifying that the minimum number of credits has been met, indicating the current average grade) as possible with abstract of IT-course;

Admission

Please note:

Uni-Assist must receive your application for the summer term by January 15th / for the winter term by July 15th. In accordance with the framework of the admission regulations of March 23, 2011, the timely receipt of the application is decisive, not the date of the postmark.

An admissions commission reviews the applications that were submitted in a complete and timely manner and then makes a decision. A total of 60 places for a Master’s study are awarded each year – to the best applicants.